New research has uncovered a critical challenge in solar energy with the discovery that a considerable number of solar panels degrade much more rapidly than expected. About a fifth of solar panels ...

Homeowners who rushed to install solar panels to save on energy bills are now discovering a harsh reality. Their insurance ...

This account does break down a common solar panel myth. Expert sets record straight on what really happens to solar panels ...

Solar power has a dark side: panels are still built to be thrown away, and we risk creating a mountain of waste that locks ...

PHILADELPHIA — The solar power industry is booming and that growth helps the world meet its climate goals by replacing fossil fuels. But an emerging problem in the U.S. solar business that installs ...

PHOENIX — Rooftop solar panels could prevent firefighters from gaining necessary access when battling a home fire, officials said. “Solar panels are, of course, placed on roofs and that can cause an ...

Scientists have made a breakthrough that could help solar panels run cooler, last longer, and generate more power — without ...

The Australian government will pump almost $25 million into a national solar panel recycling program in a bid to reduce ...

Numerous factors continue to pull at the Renewables MMI (Monthly Metals Index) as it moves through Q1. This past month, the index largely moved sideways, only exhibiting a slight upward movement of ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

A solar worker climbed onto a Santa Rosa house when no one was home and took down the solar panels. He had the wrong house!